Versant Capital Management Inc Trims Position in McDonald’s Corporation $MCD

Versant Capital Management Inc trimmed its position in shares of McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) by 58.5% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,671 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock after selling 2,353 shares during the period. Versant Capital Management Inc’s holdings in McDonald’s were worth $452,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP bought a new position in shares of McDonald’s in the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. IFC & Insurance Marketing Inc. bought a new stake in McDonald’s during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Abound Financial LLC bought a new stake in McDonald’s during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Purpose Unlimited Inc. purchased a new position in McDonald’s in the 4th quarter worth approximately $31,000. Finally, DecisionPoint Financial LLC boosted its stake in McDonald’s by 1,616.7% in the 4th quarter. DecisionPoint Financial LLC now owns 103 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 97 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.29% of the company’s stock.

McDonald’s Price Performance

Shares of MCD stock opened at $273.67 on Thursday. McDonald’s Corporation has a 1 year low of $260.96 and a 1 year high of $341.75. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $274.17 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $296.80. The company has a market cap of $194.44 billion, a PE ratio of 22.23, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.89 and a beta of 0.41.

McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 4th. The fast-food giant reported $3.38 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.32 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $7.10 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.13 billion. McDonald’s had a negative return on equity of 512.80% and a net margin of 31.72%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $3.19 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that McDonald’s Corporation will post 12.84 EPS for the current year.

McDonald’s Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 16th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be given a $1.86 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 1st. This represents a $7.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.7%. McDonald’s’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 60.44%.

Insider Buying and Selling at McDonald’s

In other McDonald’s news, EVP Desiree Ralls-Morrison sold 2,763 shares of McDonald’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $278.36, for a total transaction of $769,108.68. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 6,268 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,744,760.48. The trade was a 30.59% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, insider Joseph M. Erlinger sold 5,252 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $284.32, for a total transaction of $1,493,248.64. Following the transaction, the insider owned 7,734 shares in the company, valued at $2,198,930.88. This trade represents a 40.44% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 8,348 shares of company stock valued at $2,355,634 over the last ninety days. 0.26% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms have recently issued reports on MCD. Piper Sandler set a $286.00 price objective on shares of McDonald’s in a research report on Tuesday. Robert W. Baird cut their target price on shares of McDonald’s from $305.00 to $285.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday. UBS Group set a $305.00 price target on shares of McDonald’s in a report on Wednesday. Citigroup boosted their price target on shares of McDonald’s from $335.00 to $345.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Evercore set a $320.00 price objective on shares of McDonald’s in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. Sixteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $325.44.

Key McDonald’s News

Here are the key news stories impacting McDonald’s this week:

• Positive Sentiment: McDonald’s reported adjusted earnings of $3.38 per share, exceeding the $3.32 consensus estimate and rising from $3.19 a year earlier. Revenue increased 3.7% year over year to $7.10 billion, while comparable sales grew across all three operating segments. McDonald’s Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: International comparable-sales growth and record restaurant margins helped offset weaker domestic traffic, supporting the view that McDonald’s global franchise model remains resilient. Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
• Positive Sentiment: BTIG reaffirmed its “buy” rating with a $350 price target, indicating substantial potential upside and providing a bullish counterpoint to more cautious broker views. BTIG Rating Update
• Neutral Sentiment: McDonald’s appointed longtime executive Skye Anderson as president of McDonald’s USA, replacing Joe Erlinger. The leadership change signals an effort to improve value, service and execution in the company’s largest market, but also underscores the urgency of the U.S. slowdown. McDonald’s Names Skye Anderson U.S. President
• Negative Sentiment: U.S. comparable sales rose only 0.8%, down sharply from 2.5% a year earlier and below expectations. Lower-income customers remain pressured by inflation and other economic costs, reducing restaurant visits. McDonald’s U.S. Sales Disappoint
• Negative Sentiment: Management acknowledged that an overly complicated value offering and reduced digital discounts failed to attract loyal customers. The company’s plan to reach 50,000 restaurants globally has consequently been pushed from 2027 to 2028, reflecting a more cautious expansion outlook. McDonald’s Expansion Timeline
• Negative Sentiment: Morgan Stanley, RBC and Baird each lowered their price targets, maintaining equal-weight, sector-perform or neutral ratings. The revisions reflect concern that higher spending, rather than customer growth, is driving results. Analyst Price Target Updates

McDonald’s Company Profile

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is a global quick-service restaurant company best known for its hamburgers, French fries and breakfast offerings. The company develops, operates and franchises a system of restaurants that sell a range of food and beverage items, including signature products such as the Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, Chicken McNuggets, McCafé coffee beverages and a variety of salads, desserts and seasonal menu items. McDonald’s serves customers through company-operated restaurants and franchised locations, and it supports sales via dine-in, drive-thru, digital ordering platforms and third-party delivery partnerships.

Founded in 1940 by brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald as a single San Bernardino, California restaurant, the business was transformed into a franchising model after Ray Kroc joined in the mid-1950s and led the brand’s national and international expansion.